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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.81, 566.69 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.81, 566.69 and 213.25 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.81 : 566.69 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.81/566.69 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.81x = 566.69 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.81x = 120,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,844.16/377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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